Research on APS Therapy
A variety of clinical studies in New Zealand, Canada and South
Africa show the significant positive effect of APS Therapy on the
sensation of pain and the mobility of the treated persons.
Research studies were done 751 patients with disorderssuch as osteoarthritis of the knee, osteoporoses of the lower vertebra, neurosurgical pain, and chronic pain, different muscle soreness's and slow healing wounds.
Research has shown that 73% of the patients with osteoporoses experience a positive effect directly after the first treatment. After the second treatment is number has increased to even 83%. The group of patients that experience no effect more than two treatments is only 13%. This shows that APS Therapy has a positive effect on the patient in an early stage of the treatment.
Africa show the significant positive effect of APS Therapy on the
sensation of pain and the mobility of the treated persons.
Research studies were done 751 patients with disorderssuch as osteoarthritis of the knee, osteoporoses of the lower vertebra, neurosurgical pain, and chronic pain, different muscle soreness's and slow healing wounds.
Research has shown that 73% of the patients with osteoporoses experience a positive effect directly after the first treatment. After the second treatment is number has increased to even 83%. The group of patients that experience no effect more than two treatments is only 13%. This shows that APS Therapy has a positive effect on the patient in an early stage of the treatment.
New Zealand
Head of Project
Dr. P. James Watt, Auckland,
New Zealand
Study
32 patients treated for a wide range of musculoskeletal pain conditions, using the VAPS.
Results
78% reported a positive response to the first treatment. Of the 24 need patients that received a follow-up treatment, 83% reported a positive response.
Conclusion
"Generally the treatment was used in conjunction with mobilization of manipulation and was a useful addendum. he efficacy was generally similar to acupuncture used in the same situation but was easier to administer and on occasions had very successful relief of pain "I found the device easy to use and particularly useful in reducing the initial discomfort mobilization. This resulted in a reduced need for pharmaceutical prescription" Dr. Watt.
Head of Project
Dr. P. Botes, Auckland, New
Zealand
Study
38 patients treated for a wide range of musco-skeletal pain conditions and to determine the impact of the APS device on wound healing and mobility, using the VAPS
Results
After the first treatments, the average VAPS score fell 40%. After the second treatments, the average VAPS score fell 38%. Both changes in VAPS scores were significant, with p < 0.0001 for the corresponding t-tests. 3 participants presented with slow-healing wounds, all of which reported accelerated rates of healing (in addition to reduced discomfort).
Conclusion
The efficiency was generally good, especially for conditions relating to the lumbar/sacroiliac region. In addition to pain relief, the device appeared to have a noticeable effect on mobility. Those who presented with slow-healing wounds experienced dramatically accelerated rates of healing. There was also a reduced
need for pharmaceutical
prescription" Dr. Botes.
Dr. P. James Watt, Auckland,
New Zealand
Study
32 patients treated for a wide range of musculoskeletal pain conditions, using the VAPS.
Results
78% reported a positive response to the first treatment. Of the 24 need patients that received a follow-up treatment, 83% reported a positive response.
Conclusion
"Generally the treatment was used in conjunction with mobilization of manipulation and was a useful addendum. he efficacy was generally similar to acupuncture used in the same situation but was easier to administer and on occasions had very successful relief of pain "I found the device easy to use and particularly useful in reducing the initial discomfort mobilization. This resulted in a reduced need for pharmaceutical prescription" Dr. Watt.
Head of Project
Dr. P. Botes, Auckland, New
Zealand
Study
38 patients treated for a wide range of musco-skeletal pain conditions and to determine the impact of the APS device on wound healing and mobility, using the VAPS
Results
After the first treatments, the average VAPS score fell 40%. After the second treatments, the average VAPS score fell 38%. Both changes in VAPS scores were significant, with p < 0.0001 for the corresponding t-tests. 3 participants presented with slow-healing wounds, all of which reported accelerated rates of healing (in addition to reduced discomfort).
Conclusion
The efficiency was generally good, especially for conditions relating to the lumbar/sacroiliac region. In addition to pain relief, the device appeared to have a noticeable effect on mobility. Those who presented with slow-healing wounds experienced dramatically accelerated rates of healing. There was also a reduced
need for pharmaceutical
prescription" Dr. Botes.
South Africa
Head of Project
Prof. C.L. Odendaal (Head of the Pain Control Unit; Dept. of
Anaesthesiology; Faculty of Medicine; University of the Free State).
Study
76 Patients with lower back pain due to osteoporosis, were selected.
Method
A Randomised, double-blinded, placebo controlled study using Visual Analogue Pain Scale.
Results
APS Therapy relieves pain to a statistically highly significant degree (p =0,0001 0,0033)
Conclusion
Prof. C.L. Odendaal: "Clinically the effect of treatment was very successful. APS treatment may be an effective treatment for chronic backache in the osteoporotic patient.
Head of Project
Ms. P. Berger - Physio (University of Witwatersrand), L. Matzer Msc M (University of Pretoria)
Study
Placebo controlled study on 99 patients with osteo arthritis (OA) of the knee to investigate the effectiveness of APS.
Method
A Randomised single blind study. Visual Analogue Pain Scale was used. Knee flexion by goniometer.
Results
It was statistically proved that APS Therapy is effective in a treatment of patients with osteoarthritis in the knee.
Conclusion
The increased improvement in flexion in the APS group is remarkable considering that the treatment has ceased, yet ongoing changes were occurring. The increased flexibility of the patients in the APS group enables the patient to participate more easily
in an exercise regimen and assists in the improvement of the quality of life of the osteo- arthirits patient" Ms. P.Berger.
Published
The South African Journal of
Anaesthesiology and Analgesia, June, 1999.
Prof. C.L. Odendaal (Head of the Pain Control Unit; Dept. of
Anaesthesiology; Faculty of Medicine; University of the Free State).
Study
76 Patients with lower back pain due to osteoporosis, were selected.
Method
A Randomised, double-blinded, placebo controlled study using Visual Analogue Pain Scale.
Results
APS Therapy relieves pain to a statistically highly significant degree (p =0,0001 0,0033)
Conclusion
Prof. C.L. Odendaal: "Clinically the effect of treatment was very successful. APS treatment may be an effective treatment for chronic backache in the osteoporotic patient.
Head of Project
Ms. P. Berger - Physio (University of Witwatersrand), L. Matzer Msc M (University of Pretoria)
Study
Placebo controlled study on 99 patients with osteo arthritis (OA) of the knee to investigate the effectiveness of APS.
Method
A Randomised single blind study. Visual Analogue Pain Scale was used. Knee flexion by goniometer.
Results
It was statistically proved that APS Therapy is effective in a treatment of patients with osteoarthritis in the knee.
Conclusion
The increased improvement in flexion in the APS group is remarkable considering that the treatment has ceased, yet ongoing changes were occurring. The increased flexibility of the patients in the APS group enables the patient to participate more easily
in an exercise regimen and assists in the improvement of the quality of life of the osteo- arthirits patient" Ms. P.Berger.
Published
The South African Journal of
Anaesthesiology and Analgesia, June, 1999.
Head of Project
Dr. C. Marais, Saskatchewan, Canada
Study
174 patients treated for 55
different ailments over a 3 month period.
Results
From the 157 patients treated (17
did not return for follow-up
treatments), the following observations were made:
• 72% improved or felt that APS therapy was better than other
treatment modalities
• 28% did not improve or felt that APS therapy was equal to other modalities
• 50% had immediate relief of
pain
• 20% had immediate
improvement of swelling.
• 54% had immediate improvement of stiffness.
• 50% had immediate improvement of mobility.
• 23% had gradual improvement
of pain.
• 8% had a gradual improvement
of swelling.
• 15% had gradual improvement
of stiffness.
• 14% had gradual improvement
of mobility.
University of Pretoria
Head of Project
Prof. D.H. van Papendorp (MBChB, PhD Med, Univ of Stellenbosch)
Study
Assessment of Pain Relief on 285 patients with chronic pain.
Method
Visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAPS) Mobility Index.
Results
The mean VAPS and MI improved significantly in the patient group as a whole.
Conclusion
Both on clinical grounds and by
patient self assessment, APS Therapy appeared to be most beneficial. This study has also demonstrated significant clinical efficacy of the APS Device" Prof van Papendorp.
Published
The Medicine Journal,
January/February, 2000
Dr. C. Marais, Saskatchewan, Canada
Study
174 patients treated for 55
different ailments over a 3 month period.
Results
From the 157 patients treated (17
did not return for follow-up
treatments), the following observations were made:
• 72% improved or felt that APS therapy was better than other
treatment modalities
• 28% did not improve or felt that APS therapy was equal to other modalities
• 50% had immediate relief of
pain
• 20% had immediate
improvement of swelling.
• 54% had immediate improvement of stiffness.
• 50% had immediate improvement of mobility.
• 23% had gradual improvement
of pain.
• 8% had a gradual improvement
of swelling.
• 15% had gradual improvement
of stiffness.
• 14% had gradual improvement
of mobility.
University of Pretoria
Head of Project
Prof. D.H. van Papendorp (MBChB, PhD Med, Univ of Stellenbosch)
Study
Assessment of Pain Relief on 285 patients with chronic pain.
Method
Visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAPS) Mobility Index.
Results
The mean VAPS and MI improved significantly in the patient group as a whole.
Conclusion
Both on clinical grounds and by
patient self assessment, APS Therapy appeared to be most beneficial. This study has also demonstrated significant clinical efficacy of the APS Device" Prof van Papendorp.
Published
The Medicine Journal,
January/February, 2000
Canada
South Africa